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MJA 398P

1976 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,854 mi
Last recorded8,854 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1976 Triumph Spitfire56,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJA 398P
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,375 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 8,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 8,109 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,820 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 7,801 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 7,512 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 6,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 6,378 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 6,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 6,017 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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MJA 398P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJA 398P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJA 398P registered?

MJA 398P is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 15 March 1976.

Is MJA 398P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJA 398P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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